Im not sure how they spell it. i am 29 wks pregnant and on my ultrasound they were saying that my sons kidney's werent functioning right. also they think he isnt urinating alot. He has enough amniotic fluid so he must doing something. im really stressed out and dont know what to do. the docs are just afraid that his bladder may get bigger, and he made need a procedure if his bladder gets any bigger.. can anyone school me on this particular subject or tell me something?
2007-01-07 07:32:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Treatment of fetal hydronephrosis is usually postponed until after delivery. Only in the most severe cases (in which the loss of kidney function is expected if left untreated to delivery) is intrauterine surgery attempted during the pregnancy. In these most severe cases, an attempt is made to place a drain through the baby's back into the kidney to allow passage of urine and relief of the pressure in the kidney. This is done with endoscopic instruments inserted through mother's abdomen into the uterus (womb) itself. Because of the risks of preterm labor, infection, injury to baby or mother, and poor outcome, this procedure is reserved for the most severe cases.
Less severe cases are treated after delivery, and the kidney usually recovers well and there are no long-term problems. Treatment involves surgery, either major or minor, to correct whatever is causing the blockage of urine or to repair the valves of the ureter to prevent backflow of urine from the bladder.
http://www.childrensmemorial.org/depts/fetalhealth/Fetal_Hydronephrosis.asp
2007-01-07 07:37:37 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is water on the kidneys. I work as a nursing assistant in a Nephology office and usually they don't treat until the child is born
2007-01-07 07:42:23 · answer #2 · answered by Samantha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im gone pray for you cause you need it baby.
2007-01-07 07:51:01 · answer #3 · answered by nay- nay' 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋